Finca Cortesín Hotel, Golf & Spa

Situated less than 1 mile from the sandy beaches of the Mediterranean, between Marbella and Sotogrande, this magnificent development brings together golf, wellness and five-star comfort in an atmosphere of luxury and exclusivity. Set on a vast 70-acre estate of beautiful rolling hills and stunning views, this is where you come if you want to get away from the crowds. With an 18-hole international competition standard golf course, superb restaurants and bars, Olympic-size swimming pools, and even a shopping center, you may be tempted never to leave. A new development, the hotel itself is elegant and stylish, its design recalling traditional Andalusian architecture with its white walls, shady arcades and courtyards. The rooms and suites have been designed by famed interior designer Duarte Pinto Coelho, and are airy and spacious, with high ceilings and the most elegant furniture. All rooms have flat-screen televisions, entertainment system and WiFi internet access; most also have a balcony or private terrace. At the heart of the development is the golf course, landscaped by Cabell B. Robinson and rated at par 72 – with 4.23 miles, it is one of the longest in Europe, and provides a rewarding golf experience to players of all levels. However, there is more than just golf on offer here. Finca Cortesin's spa is the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate, with a heated swimming pool, thermal suite including saunas, steam baths and a snow cabin, and a range of treatments. In the gym you can work out on the latest machines, surrounded by natural beauty. Outside in the beautiful, tree-filled gardens are two pools, one of 115 feet, the other of 165 feet. Both have bars where you can sip cocktails and work on your tan, and Pool Bar 35 also offers light meals including Arabian mezze, kebabs, fresh pasta, and salads. The hotel's own Restaurant Schilo, overseen by renowned Dutch chef Schilo Van Coevorden, offers world-class cuisine with international influences.